Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School

Living Beauvoir’s Life Rule of kindness! Over the next few weeks, our Family Fridays will center on service learning. For our first service learning Family Friday, our kindergartners decorated bags and filled them with baby care products for new mothers in need. Last week, our pre-kindergarteners designed and packed nutritional bags for families in the local community. We can’t wait to see the rest of these exciting projects! 💚

“Subtle changes in how we communicate can initiate a tectonic shift in how children perceive themselves, relate to others, and navigate challenges—in the classroom, at home, and beyond.” —Lily Howard Scott, author, educator, and former Beauvoir teacher in her new book The Words That Shape Us. This week we were delighted to welcome Ms. Howard Scott back to Beauvoir to speak with faculty, staff, and parents about her book, the science-based power of language, and the ways words can transform how children view themselves in the world. 💚

Some of the most treasured items for bid at Beauvoir’s annual Scholarship Benefit are the class art projects, lovingly crafted with the help of parent volunteers. This year’s masterpieces were inspired by each classroom’s animal-themed name. Prior to the Benefit, Taylor Hall becomes a gallery where families are invited to admire these lovely works of art. 💚

Future leaders in the making—our third graders are learning about government where it happens. They toured the US Capitol and the White House during their study of the executive and legislative branches of the government. 💚

Braque, Miro, Picasso and more! STEAM Teacher Dan Thorner took our pre-kindergarten students to visit the National Galley of Art’s East Wing and explore the qualities and styles of each artist. 🖼️

Some of our youngest learners had the wonderful opportunity to visit the United States Botanical and learn more about the biodiversity in the United States and its flora and fauna! 🌿🌼

Our pre-k students witnessed intergalactic history this week as STEAM Teacher Mr. Thorner aired the moment when Artemis II surpassed Apollo 13’s record for the farthest human space flight! 🚀🌖🌍

Beauvoir’s parent and caregiver affinity groups, launched just last year, continue to bring our community together in meaningful ways. This morning, nearly 40 parents, grandparents, and caregivers joined Head of School Cindi Gibbs-Wilborn at Woodley House for the Fatherly Figures Affinity Group Breakfast—a warm and joyful start to the day.

This morning for Wednesday Windows, our Beauovir parents had the wonderful opportunity to gather with members of our 2025-2026 Parent’s Association and learn more about upcoming opportunities to get involved at the School! Thank you to everyone who attended and to the incredible work of our PAEC members. 💚

Chag Pesach Sameach to all who celebrate! The Passover festival celebrates the Israelite’s Exodus from Egypt and their freedom from enslavement. We are so thankful for the heads of the Jewish affinity group, Maddie Frommell and Dan Thorner, for leading a discussion on the story and practices of Passover. 💚

"Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light."
—Helen Keller

Happy Easter to all who celebrate this joyful time!